Cool place! The barbeque was good, similar to my filipino family's bbq at home. Pretty convenient…read morewhen you want that grilled taste without all the preparation -- I saw groups that just grilled skewers and took them to go. The grill was as big as it could be, for the size of the restaurant. But I could imagine when its busy it would take a while to get space on the grill. Luckily when I went this weekend, it wasn't busy and we had a lot of grill space to cook our food quickly. Was impressed by the chicken isaw! It wasn't bitter so you know it was clean. Also, I liked the longanisa! The sweetness was good with the suka. I got the cantaloupe juice, it was good but didn't have any shredded cantaloupe. Would come back though, maybe on a night where they have a DJ. Vibes!

Bruh, I was going to comment that the hours are silly on this Yelp page, went to go double check…read moretheir Google page and apparently it's permanently closed? I'm gonna check with my NorCal moots about this but sucks if that's true. I was going to comment on how this is one of few bastions of affordable, slightly more unique food in the bay area, but I guess that's not the case. I'm spoiled by having a Dollar Hits in SoCal literally down the street from me so I can't say this place compares, but it's at least an option for NorCal, you know? This definitely used to be another restaurant, but then retrofitted to be a grill. Super large grill in the middle for everyone to communally cook at indoors. This is a good combination between the outdoors grill it yourself and the indoors seating of both the SoCal Dollar Hits, so I thought that was nice. They have all the classics here, isaw (sometimes Dollar Hits doesn't have this unless you request -it's chicken intestines), large intestines, chicken skin, kwek kwek (battered quail eggs), and Tender Juicy bright red filipino hot dogs (a must). You can also order a side of rice and the sauces were self serve (made it a bit sticky). It gets a bit smoky in there even with the fans, but overall had an enjoyable time the time when I did visit.

The crackling pork is a hit at gatherings! I suggest buying less than recommended for the number of…read morepeople, as the pork is quite filling; we ended up with an entire extra slab that heated up in the oven quite nicely with the provided instructions. You can also have them chop it up for you if you plan on eating right away. As for the sides, I found the pancit salty and felt the pickles should be complimentary given the price of the pork. I would still return though!

Friendly and professional service. That lechon was on point for the party! I highly recommend!read more

Isla Restaurant in Newark is our absolute favorite spot for Filipino food! We've been coming here…read morefor years, and at this point the staff already recognizes us when we walk in, which always makes us feel so welcome. We've honestly never had a bad meal here, everything we've ordered has been delicious. My absolute favorites are the Adobong Pusit and the Sisig, and the Lechon Kawali is another must-try. If you're visiting for the first time, I highly recommend starting with those dishes. One thing we also love is that there's always something happening. On Thursdays and Fridays they serve Filipino street food outside, and on weekends they offer buffets and often have live music, making every visit feel like a little celebration. We've been to all three Isla locations, but the Newark restaurant is still our favorite because it's the closest to us. If you're looking for authentic Filipino food, a welcoming atmosphere, and consistently delicious meals, Isla Restaurant is a place you'll want to visit again and again.

I arrived here with my Filipino (husband) side of the family as a party of 10 and ordered the…read moreUltimate Boodle Fight and added the Sisig Kapampangan. A table was prepared for us to set the setting before a cart full of food arrived and spread on the banana leaves. All the titos and titas agree - the best dish was the sisg which is not included in the boodle fight. The fried squid is an honorable mention. All other options I found to be rather mediocre and not worth getting again. Perhaps they were short-staffed when we arrived but it was hard to find a server to request anything. They were all in the back and only came out to bring out the food. We waited too long to ask for containers or the check. 20% gratuity was automatically applied and the total came out to almost $500. The meal wouldn't have been very enjoyable if not for the company so I don't think this was worth it. I may consider coming back just for the sisig.

Hidden gem! Food was delicious…read more Great host and we'll be coming back for more! Worth the drive even crossing the bridge just for such good foood!

Customer service was amazing! This was our first time here and we will definitely be back with our…read moredaughter! We had the pork sisig that was so delicious and the garlic fried rice! The place gave me a very homey feel and we were so impressed with the food! Can't wait to come back! We're from Stockton but we will gladly make the drive back.

a little difficult to get on the phone for ordering - I wish they did online orders…read more I love their Tocino - it's one of my faves in the area. Got their Tocino rice plate - but was dissapppointed there wasn't garlic rice, just jasmine rice. maybe next time I will ask if they can add it! Sinigang - 4/5 needed more meet in it Laing- 3.5/5 I didn't like the addition of a starchy potato like ingredient in it. But overran the taste was there - I would like it more creamy. Pork Belly- Super good! 5/5

Toppings too is such a great mom/pop hole in the wall restaurant. It's almost like your favorite…read moretita/tita worked hard in the kitchen all daymaking all your favorite foods. My husband's go to is lechon kawali. Perfectly deep fried pork served with the classic Filipino "all purpose sauce". I usually steal one or two pieces off his plate but the serving is a healthy size I could never finish one by myself. My personal fave is beef sinigang. There's a a generous amount of meat and it's always so tender. I would love if they made it a little more sour but that's my personal preference. The protein might be different depending on the day but they've all been good. The place is tiny, maybe like 10 chairs so you might have to wait at prime times. Service is friendly. A couple times they've told me to pick up to go orders at a certain time but I had to wait an additional 15-20min after arriving but not too big of a deal.

I ate from here by a to go order from my workplace?…read more It's just downright homemade Filipino food, not much else to say really. Taste wise it's fine, it's more appealing to people who have tastes for culture of Filipino roots

I came to this little restaurant spot in San Leandro on the day of the Mexico game and was craving…read moresome authentic Filipino lumpia for our watch party. I ordered through DoorDash and scheduled the pickup time right before the game so they'd be hot and crispy. The restaurant is located in an older shopping center with plenty of parking, which made pickup super easy. You can order party trays of all most everything. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the whole place has that warm, family-run feel. They offer all the traditional Filipino dishes and desserts, and there's plenty of seating inside, along with air conditioning and a restroom for dine-in guests. As for the lumpia--they did not disappoint! I arrived right on time, and my order was ready to go. The lumpia were perfectly crispy, served with sweet and sour dipping sauce, and absolutely delicious. Everyone at the party loved them, and they disappeared in no time. This review is solely based on the service, punctuality, and pickup experience for the lumpia, and they definitely earned my recommendation. I can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes!

UPDATE: We ordered the 15 lb Lechon Belly for a party... OMG it was sooooo good. Our guests…read moreabsolutely RAVED about it. RUN, don't walk!

As other reviewers have said, it is the customer service that is severely lacking. This place is…read morenot cheap, or even affordable. We went yesterday because we had family visiting and wanted to treat them to an authentic Filipino meal. We spent over $200 and tipped well. They were happy with the food, and enjoyed the portions, but the service was pretty lacking. We were the only table there. The did not check on us at all. We had to ask for water to be refilled. When it came time to take food to go, we had to ask for the container, bags, and the right sized containers and the right sized bags. The older woman with the jet black hair was the one who rude and dismissive. When I asked her for a larger bag, she said that was the largest one. I pointed out that we gave them a very generous tip and that I see larger brown bags, but she still did not offer me one. She was very defensive, and said she thought I was referring to a plastic bag. Folks, don't make the mistake of over tipping here. You don't get the service you expect and deserve. The food is good though, but the service sucks! We spent, with the tip, about $240.

This is my absolute favorite Filipino restaurant in Union City. Their service is fantastic. I…read morealways feel like I am at a relative's house. The food is just like home cooked authentic food. They also always have my favorite deserts like Halo Halo, fruit salad, Cantaloup Melon juice and more! Their Sinigang is delicious. Sisig js a favorite, too. Their garlic rice and pancit are perfect additions. They have lumpia and other snacks. Their spicy garlic peanuts are addicting. Take a bag home. They have enough parking in their lot and their bathroom is very clean. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone craving delicious Filipino food.

They have the best silogs IMO hands down. So glad they didn't shut down. I was worried when i saw…read morethey were closed for a moment and was hoping it didn't mean they were shut down for good. Their food is food, portions are fair. Pricing is good. Some Filipino places try to overcharge for portion ratio but this place isn't the case. Came here with my picky Filipino parents and they're always love/loved their food. Says a lot. IYKYK. There's a bunch of seating, but people mainly take their food to go.

I placed an order online for pickup on Saturday evening and was quoted an hour wait time. But I…read morearrived 40 minutes after ordering, and it was already packed and ready to go. Something to keep in mind if you don't want your food to get cold. Service was friendly and sufficient, and there was a bit of indoor seating available, though it looked like they were cleaning up the place about a half hour before closing time. I got the pork bbq silog and pork sisig, enough for at least two meals. Both dishes were tasty, with some ingredients I didn't expect, like the side of peas and carrots that came with the bbq silog, or the white sauce/mayo glaze on the pork sisig dish, which was something I'm not used to and felt was unnecessary. The pork bbq sticks were yummy, flavorful charred meat I really enjoyed and not too fatty. Even the eggs were cooked perfectly. If looking for some good filipino cuisine, I recommend this spot.

Amazing hold in the wall!…read more Best Filipino food I've ever had, we usually do takeout since the dining area isn't that big. Everything we've tried has been delicious but the standouts are: LongSilog- sausage comes with garlic rice and two sunny side up eggs, the sausage is sooooo tender and flavorful Pancit Bihon- can't go wrong with this, huge portion, the noodles soak up all the flavor So happy to have this gem in Castro valley!

Ordered 150 Lumpia's for a friend's Potluck BBQ in Fremont pretty last minute (About an hour…read morebefore) and Manila Turo Turo came through! The lumpia's were delicious and all devoured at the BBQ. Sadly, I haven't experienced actually eating a meal here in their homie atmosphere (I live in SF) but definitely want to try it out the next time I'm in town!

It reminds me of the food my mom used to make. It's cozy, it's no frills solid Filipino food that…read morealways hits the spot. I love their upo and the silog never misses. Also, try the mongo, it's super tasty!!! The service is amazing and it's a perfect place to feel like home!!!